The category includes not only smartphones, but desktops, notebooks, and tablets as well. Naturally companies that manufacture each type of smart connected device have an advantage in this market analysis. So BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) was at a disadvantage.

Considering Samsung’s global strength, especially as the world leader in smartphone sales — and the number one seller in China, ahead of China’s own domestic brands — it’s no surprise that the Galaxy-maker managed to steal the top spot in this IDC report. Samsung held a 21.2 percent share in this category for the fourth quarter of 2012…